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My HIIT revelation!!!
So lately, for the past few weeks I guess, I have been in a treadmill funk. I just couldn't face another boring 5k/+ run a second longer. I have a 5k race this month and a 10k next month, so now is no time to lose focus! Luckily it is also getting warmer outside, which is a plus and really motivates me to get on the…
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I need some tough love. Give it to me straight.
Ok people. So I have been on here for over 130 days (actually may have lost my streak on Sunday, not sure but we shall see I guess?) I have lost 13 pounds, mostly of fat I hope and gained really quite a bit more muscle definition. I have run 5 5k races since joining, and I am really trying to work on the eating thing. and…
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New PB- and NSV :)
Today was my 5th 5k race, five months in a row so far! After completing C25k last summer, I knew the time was right to take the plunge and enter a race. (you can read about each race in my blog, there is an entry in each month) and today's race was definitely a challenge, lots and lots of hills, and even though I train and…
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a little NSV
So this weekend I have been staying at my parent's place while they are out of town, and this morning I needed a pair of jeans to borrow since I forgot mine at home...my mom (shes always been a "cool mom" in the clothes department pretty much :) is a size 6-8 and so I didnt have high hopes for jeans. I pulled out about…
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Need a recipe for...
Hey All! I need a simple and delicious way to cook a bunch of boneless skinless chicken thighs!!! preferably not in a grill-type manner because I dont feel like going through the trouble :) Anyone have a good suggestion? I would like to keep the sodium down too if possible. Thanks so much!
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First 10 lbs Blues...anyone else feel this way?
So. I have lost 11 pounds, out of about 27 I need to lose total. I know its a huge accomplishment, I know I should be happy, but all I can think about is how far I have to go still. I actually feel more daunted now than in the beginning when I had 27 to lose!! I dont know if its some kind of self talk like "you got this…
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PMS diet breakdown....
Oh my gosh. utter diet breakdown due to what I know have to be PMS cravings. I just cannot resist this time of the month. Yesterday I as way over my cals and I skipped the gym and today Iw as over my calories, ate some junk and didnt have energy at the gym to do more than two miles. so. is it ok to give in a little just…
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The Fruit and Veggie challenge!!! Wanna join?!
Hey wonderful MFP friends! SO. I have been noticing as I browse other's diaries, that there is a pronounced lack of fruits and veggies in most of them!!! I know that for me this is something I seriously wanna aim for, and so my goal is simple. To have AT LEAST two servings of raw fruits or veggies and two servings of…
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In need of some kind of motivation...
Ok, so I have been on here for a number of weeks...I have had some excellent weeks and some mixed weeks and some terrible weeks. Lately they have been kinda mixed, eating well for 5 days and eating terribly for 2 days. I have my second 5k this week (hoping for a good boost in my time from last month) I am doing 4 yoga…
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Looking for a good HRM with GPS
Hey all! So I love my Polar HRM (although the strap is a freaking pain in the you know what) BUT I would love a HRM with GPS. any suggestions of something that is accurate, lasts and works well? I am open to being a little bit spendy for something great. I would love it for hiking and trail runs...
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5k train question
So I did c25k twice this year and I just ran my first 5k a weekish ago and I am ready to step it up! I am going to be running outside more and trying this program : http://www.halhigdon.com/5K Training/5-Kinter.htm my question is...I have a weird schedule and I want to swap the Monday rest day for Tuesday's workout. is…
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Need some inspiration please!!!
So I am a full time college student, but I dont live on campus. as such I try to pack as much food as possible to avoide the calorie death traps my school has to offer. breakfasts are almost always Greek yogurt and a piece of fruit, and I am very happy with this, no burnout. Great energy levels, lots of protein, not hungry…
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Just did a gratifying thing....
I just flushed a bunch of gross halloween candy (candy corn) down the toilet. It was AWESOME. I was eating it this evening and was like, why the heck am i eating this *&@# ? so i decided to dispose of temptation :)
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There is just nothing easy about it...
But it can be fun! I have been noticing over the past three weeks here on MFP just how much of a struggle and commitment loosing weight and getting fit really is. It sucks because thinking back to how I put all this weight on, it was FUN! or deceptively fun. Eating what I wanted, drinking what I wanted and WHEN I wanted…
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Very First 5k RACE!! woohoo!
Hello All! So this Sunday I have my very first 5k race. I need some advice on what to do with the rest of my time before as far as training goes. I have been running a lot since august (really a lot all year but especially now) and I have had a few weeks of 28 ish miles, but I would say my average is 20 miles a week or 3-4…
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Yikes! Friday night struggles!
So I made it to Friday night with a fabulous week (well couple of weeks really) with lots of exercise and good eating. And tonight the cravings are really hitting me hard. I am not hungry, I ate well all day, drank tons of water, tried brushing my teeth, taking a walk, distracting myself with cleaning, but all I can think…
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Does anyone know of a place to sell VERY gently loved stuff?
So I bought a pair of Asics on Zappos. stupid stupid idea because due to their return policy merchandise has to be in perfectly new condition. So I work this pair of shoes (they was like one hundred dollars new) and decided they didnt fit me properly. I know I know I should have gone to my local running store and been…
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Eating out
hey all! so what do you do when you eat out and your not sure how many calories you ate? I am kind of good at judging some dishes but I feel a little scared to be in the dark. It is just taking ALL the fun out of eating out :(
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sigh...another question.
So I have been generally following all this talk about eating exerciese cals, not eating them, eating some, etc. and I realize that it might be an individual thing where I just have to see whats right for me. My situation is a little unique in that I like to exercise at night or at the end of my day. I also like to stop…
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ouch! and input needed.
so I was just at the gym, all ready to get my Monday on and start my week of right, and the gym was PACKED. like every treadmill was taken...I found on near the end and just barely stepped on and to my utter dismay some (idiot?not too strong a word here I dont think) left the belt running. I usually step to the side cause…
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By November 22....
"your projected weight loss by November 22 is 7.7 pounds." This is soooo exciting! and also scary! the idea of actually getting rid of even 5 pounds before Thanksgiving would be incredible. Im still so new to MFP and its kind of hard to believe that if I actually just stick to my calorie and fitness goals the weight will…
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New here!
Hey There! Im new here, and I dont know why I never discovered this amazing site before!!!! Im hoping it will give me the boost I need to go from 170 to 145 by the years end :) I LOVE going to the gym...working out is the highlight of my day pretty often! Its just sitcking to the cals thats soo hard. I need to be held…
